Conservation Programs in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands

All native birds found commonly in the United States, with the exception of native resident game birds and introduced species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  Check out the new Conservation Scores for Birds of Hawaii and Other U.S. Pacific Islands.

The Service's migratory bird conservation activities are focused on 4 primary areas:  population assessment; international, national and flyway coordination; habitat management; and regulating take. The Pacific Region cooperates with partners on the following projects in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands:

• Hawaii Forest Bird Monitoring

• Seabird survey and monitoring (Oahu Offshore Islands and Kure Atoll)

• Seabird Status and Populations

• North American Waterbird Conservation Plan

• Seabird Bycatch Reduction

• International Migratory Bird Day

• North American Waterbird Conservation Plan

• Wetland and Grassland Protection, Restoration and Enhancement

• Issuance of 18 types of Migratory Bird Permits

• Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

• USDA Wildlife Services

•  USGS Biological Research Division

• Ducks Unlimited

• University of Hawaii

• West Eugene Wetlands Education